OH CAPTAIN, MY CAPTAIN

The side door was open due to the summer heat and having run away from home – a home within the neighborhood, he found solace with Deb.

She called him buddy as he was company for as long as he wanted to hang out with her. Deb fed him and took him for a swim before calling around the grove in which she lived.

People that knew where ‘Buddy’ had been living came to collect him and later informed her that the people in the house would not even open the door for him.

Just keep him Deb. They don’t want him

The hair on his back was so sparse you could see the fleas running across his skin. Deb learned that Buddy had been neglected and abused for the first two and a half years of his life. He was not housebroken.

Like many dogs that end up in need of rehoming, Buddy had been a Christmas present for the children in the family. And, in true, forgiving dog fashion, Buddy is happy to see those children but has made it clear that he is Deb’s Buddy now.

Merry Christmas (from now on)

One evening, the kids were over at the marina and were excited to see the dog for whom they previously had no time. After a quick hello, Buddy ran across the yard, kid hot on his heels, and jumped up into Deb’s lap and protective embrace.

Buddy was home.

Happy, Happy, Happy

Deb would leave Buddy in the house while she went across the street to work.

Next thing I know, he’s down here at the Marina! He had chewed a hole through the screen of the front door and ran over to see me

Deb took Buddy home and closed both doors at the front of the house. That did not deter Buddy, a Jack Russell Terrier (plus a mix of another type of terrier), from finding an alternate means of escape. Within fifteen minutes, Buddy had figured out how to split the accordion-like side panel attached to the air-conditioning unit in the bedroom and was back at the marina.

Deb and Buddy have come to an agreement: as long as it’s not too hot, Buddy comes to work with Deb. When he can’t be outside, he sits in the window and takes in the view.

The children love him and watching the tricks he has learned to do. They would share their ice cream with Buddy and missed him when he wasn’t there.

‘He’s such a good little guy’ shares, Deb. ‘There’s a kid on the Island that asks his Dad: When Deb dies, do you think I can get Buddy? So cute, says Deb. They do have a dog.’

Deb says Buddy is the boss of the lake and rides with Deb when she, as part of her marina duties, operates the ferry boat service to Snake Island. “Wanna go to work Buddy”? She asks and Buddy is always there, captain of the ship, ready to greet people.

Captain Buddy

Says Deb,

‘He is my best Buddy.’

Thank you, Deb and Buddy, for sharing your story (and the fun photos).

Buddy is loved to the moon and back by Deb. He is a very lucky dog. We’ve seen them in action for many summers. Thank you for writing these wonderful stories about second chances. May they keep inspiring people to open their homes to animals in need – animals who deserve to be treated with the same love Deb gives Buddy.

i cant stop smiling knowing you made a world of difference in this little dogs life. The pic of him jumping up in the air captures his joy beautifullyMalaika Fernandes recently posted…First Aid Kit List For Pets

Exactly the happy ending story I needed to read after a tough weekend of rescue work. This makes my heart smile and confirms my belief that our pets pick us as much, if not more, than we pick them 🙂Sarcastic Dog recently posted…Montreal, Quebec Passes Devastating BSL

Such a sweet story! I’m so glad that Buddy decided to wander into Deb’s kitchen. 🙂 It is funny how pets choose us sometimes. They sound like a match made in Heaven. I’m glad he’s getting the care that he needs. It is so hard to hear that someone purchased a pet and now doesn’t like that pet for some reason. I get attached to pets right away! At least the ending is a happy one in this case.Robin recently posted…Funny Cat Picture: So Awesome

This story is so touching!! I love beautiful rescue stories like this!!
How is it still possible that people buy dogs as Christmas gifts for children? I don’t think a child is mature enough to take on such a responsibility, and parents should know this! I ‘know ‘people who bought a dog, but the dad was horribly against it. I’m wondering how this will end? Everyone should be on board if you make such an important decision!Valerie Desmet recently posted…‘Mary Had A Little Lamb’-Dog Costume

I’m glad that Buddy found Deb! It is a shame that it wasn’t under better circumstances. I imagine it was hard on the kids- and I would say it wasn’t their fault , but their parents, that Buddy didn’t have a great life before then. Parents need to make sure that kids know how to treat animals and, of course, fleas are preventable, but it is up to an adult to get flea preventative. Buddy looks so happy now!Beth recently posted…Engaging Tails: Oakley the Chow/Husky mix

We’ve had a “Buddy” before too. It was a very similar situation, except the owner couldn’t afford him instead of just not wanting him. They locked him out of the house and weren’t feeding him. He came over to our house and found a home. Our Buddy was Rottweiler though.Katie recently posted…High Quality Dog Foods vs. Large Chain Store Dog Foods

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